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Posted on November 23, 2011 - by Vick

JSWISS – Cool Grey (EP)

“Cool Grey” EP from JSWISS of No9to5 Music. This project from the native New Yorker and current UNC-Chapel Hill student features production from four different countries.

Posted on November 22, 2011 - by Vick

Juan Deuce & Falside – The Mechanics EP

Building on the strength of their recent body of work, Juan Deuce and Falside proudly present The Mechanics EP, a seven track tape flush with keen raps from Juan and diverse production from Falside. The two Providence natives officially joined forces a little over a year ago, and the subsequent fusion of their emerging styles has been nothing short of synergistic.

Posted on November 21, 2011 - by Vick

Kevin Kartier – The Mile High Club

The project features Cyhi The Prynce, Killa Kyleon, Laws, as well as production from DJ Burn One and Supa Villian.

Posted on November 20, 2011 - by Vick

Mike Posner – The Layover

New mixtape from Mike Posner hosted by DJ Benzi & Don Cannon. Featuring Big K.R.I.T., Slim Thug, Bun B, Rusko, Twista, Bei Maejor, Machine Gun Kelly, CyHi Da Prynce, Casey Veggies, ElZhi & more.

Posted on November 17, 2011 - by Vick

Gerald Walker – It’s Christmastime Again, Gerald Walker

Gerald Walker flies solo throughout It’s Christmastime Again, which features beats by the artist himself as well as production from RMB Justice, Chemist, Slot-A and Cardo.

Posted on November 16, 2011 - by Vick

CHUUWEE – WATCHING THE THRONE

A concept album following the reign and fall of a newly-crowned “king,” the project features 20 original cuts from the buzzmaking emcee. Joining Chuuwee on the guest tip throughout Watching the Throne are Sundown (of Actual Proof), Sean Boog, Makeshift, Keno, Haz Solo, PCH, Abstract Ninjaa. All production comes courtesy of Canadian beatsmith ENG, except on “Feast!” (produced by Goldenchild) and “Stones & Crowns” (produced by Freddie Joachim).

Posted on November 16, 2011 - by Vick

FRANCHISE & YUNG AND NICK GREER – THE 3 EP

A collaborative effort between Mantis Productions and local Houston rappers Franchise & Yung. “The 3 EP” scratches at an idea that we developed of wanting the listener to feel like they are in the room with the artists, as they are performing it, experiencing all of the in between. Its also much of an idea to include mistakes, first takes and background noise to shed more light on the real aspect of music and the people behind it. “3″ is our answer to all of the over compensated production currently overwhelming the mainstream, specifically in hip hop.

Posted on November 15, 2011 - by Vick

Shortman Score – B4 It All Happens

This project is simply serving as a prelude to his next project, ‘The Happening’*, which will be more like a free album. Score, along with Frank Ramz and a few other close friends, are apart of the Kamo Campaign. A movement in which Score started initially because he loves the camouflage print on clothing. But he ended up changing the C to a K and turning Kamo into an acronym that stands for Knowledge And More Os. This is because they are all trying to acquire both more knowledge and more money in our lives.

Posted on November 15, 2011 - by Vick

Rapsody – For Everything

For Everything marks the Jamla emcee’s third solo release in less than a year, and is the follow-up to summer favorite Thank H.E.R. Now. The album offers listeners 14 brand new tracks, including A Crush Groove produced by 9th Wonder, along with features from Compton’s own Kendrick Lamar, Philly street vet Freeway, Jamla emcee GQ and Bluu Suede of 6th Street Records.

Posted on November 15, 2011 - by Vick

El Da Sensei – The Nu World Remix EP

After a year since the release of El Da Sensei’s acclaimed Global Takeover 2: Nu World LP (GT2), the Nu Jeru legend has returned with a follow-up EP, appropriately titled, The Nu World Remix EP, which is now available! This project contains five remixes to three of the tracks featured on GT2. The Nu World Remix EP boasts guests features from Sean Price, Bekay, Nutso, Soul Khan, Rah Digga and Tame One, marking the first time that El has reunited with his Artifact counterpart for a retail release in over a decade. Producers tapped include The Returners, Cimer Amor, Dukes Go Up, !llmind & M-Phazes.